Acorn Express Adventures

Spring Fauna

In the spring, animals emerge from their winter slumber, explore their habitats, and choose their mates. Study the field identification and natural history of reptiles and amphibians and observe patterns of emergence, habitat, mate selection, and migration at The Morton Arboretum. 2 Thursdays, April 2 and April 9, 2015, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and 3 Saturdays, April 18-May 2, 2015, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Nature Photography: Light & Exposure

Learn to creatively use light and examine the quantity, color, and quality of light found during the course of the day and the seasons at The Morton Arboretum. 3 Wednesdays, April 8-22, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and 2 Saturdays, April 11 & 18; 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Botanical Art With Colored Pencil

Explore the nature of color and how colors impact each other and the viewer. Develop the vocabulary to discuss color and practice its application in the medium of colored pencil at The Morton Arboretum.5 Saturdays, April 11-May 9, 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Plan Your Landscape III: Selecting Plants for Your Plan

Learn planting design and gain confidence in your ability to put trees, shrubs, and perennials together into an attractive composition at The Morton Arboretum. 4 Saturdays, April 11-May 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Flower Petal Tea Party

Enjoy a cup of tea and sweet treats, discover which parts of trees and plants make the best teas, then plant some herbs to take home and grow at The Morton Arboretum. Saturday, April 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m., and 2:00-3:30 p.m.